Agriculture and Forest Environment | Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management

About Agriculture & Forest Environment

The health and vitality of our lands, waters, and communities support our way of life and economy in Rhode Island. The Rhode Island Division of Agriculture and Forest Environment works to sustain, promote, and enhance Rhode Island's agricultural viability and preserve, manage, and promote healthy forests and community trees for today and for generations to come.

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DEM Stocking Four Additional Freshwater Ponds Next Week with Sebago Salmon, Brook and Rainbow Trout

Wednesday, December 06, 2023

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that four additional freshwater ponds will be stocked with fish during the wee ...

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Box of red apples with RI Grown bumper sticker

RI Grown: Get Fresh, Buy Local!

Farmers market at Fishermen's Memorial State Park

Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA) Grants Program

Forestry staff conduct a controlled burn at Nicholas Farm Conservation Area

Wildfire Training, Resources & Prescribed Burning

Planting of community tree

Urban & Community Forestry Program

Upcoming Events

Jan 1

Annual First Day Hike

Location: George Washington State Campground, Chepachet

11:00am 1:00pm

Jan 8 11

S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaw Training

All day

Jan 18

Home Horticulture Certificate (HHC): Intro to the Home Horticulture Certificate

6:00pm 8:00pm

Division of Agriculture and Forest Environment

Ken Ayars, Chief
RI Department of Environmental Management
235 Promenade Street
Providence, RI 02908-5767
Phone: (401) 222-2781 ext. 2774500